Add 16/2 and 12/40
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 12/40
16/2 + 12/40 is 83/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
16/2 = 16 × 20/2 × 20 = 320/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
12/40 = 12 × 1/40 × 1 = 12/40 - Add the two like fractions:
320/40 + 12/40 = 320 + 12/40 = 332/40 - 332/40 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 16/2 + 12/40 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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